WEEK 3 NFL Odds, Betting Lines, Point Spreads

On this page you will find a list of NFL odds for Week 3 from several of our recommended sportsbooks. We will archive this NFL point spread data so that you can go back each year and find specific NFL Week 3 point spreads for handicapping purposes. We also intend to add free picks and statistics for each week throughout the football season.

Money Line

Last week the path to significant profits was easy to follow — but only in retrospect. All you had to do was bet the underdogs — they went 12-4 ATS on the day. If only it was always that easy. This is a new week, and if the season has taught us anything already it's that we have no idea what's coming — this is a season that has kept us guessing already, and it's only two weeks old. Here's how i see things breaking down against the spread:

New York Jets (+3) at Cleveland: The Sam Darnold bandwagon was crowded after Week 1, but there are seats available now. He will be fine, but it is going to take time. Cleveland has deserved a better fate in both games they have played. They will finally get a win here. Take the Browns at home.

New Orleans (+3) at Atlanta: Neither of these teams have done much to inspire confidence so far this year. But New Orleans is the better team on paper right now, and they are going to show it as some point. The Falcons will continue to be let down by their moron of an offensive coordinator. Take the Saints.

San Francisco (+6.5) at Kansas City: Kansas City's offense isn't as good as it has looked so far. It can't sustain that. But it is really good. And they can play defense, too. The Niners haven't got everything working just yet, and this is a tough spot to turn a corner. Take the Chiefs.

Oakland (+3) at Miami: Oakland doesn't have a pass rush. If only they had had someone in the system that could have helped. And they have other issues, too. Lots of them. Miami hasn't been perfect, but they are fine, and they are at home. Take the Dolphins at home.

Buffalo (+16.5) at Minnesota: As a thought experiment, I tried to figure out how many points I would have to get to take the Bills here. I quit after I decided that 42 probably wouldn't be enough. Take the Vikings.

Indianapolis (+6) at Philadelphia: The Eagles have looked like a team suffering from a Super Bowl hangover so far. But Carson Wentz is back, and that should shake things up a bit. The Colts should be outclassed here. Have faith in the champs and take the Eagles.

Green Bay (-3) at Washington: I'm not crazy about taking road favorites, but I have to hear. The Alex Smith experiment in Washington is working well enough, but Aaron Rodgers is playing at a high level right now. Too high to bet against. Take the Packers.

Cincinnati (+3) at Carolina: I would happily take the Panthers on a neutral field, and all they are giving up here is the standard home-field advantage. That makes them the clear pick here. They haven't found their consistency yet, but they have done more to like than the Bengals have despite Cincinnati's 2-0 record.

Tennessee (+6.5) at Jacksonville: Jacksonville is a very legitimate team. The defense is championship caliber, and they showed last week that they don't play with any fear. Tennessee has had just horrible injury luck so far and would have been in trouble even at full strength here. Take the Jaguars.

Denver (+5) at Baltimore: A good spread is designed to make neither team look particularly attractive. So, this must be a good spread, because I hate the thought of taking either side. I'd take the Broncos and the points if I was forced to, but this is a pass.

New York Giants (+6) at Houston: The Bill O'Brien era in Houston is drawing its final breaths right before our eyes. It just isn't working. They aren't doing enough things right to be trusted with this many points. The Giants are a very long way from good, but they have the two best offensive weapons in this game, and that makes it interesting. Take the Giants.

L.A. Chargers (+7) at L.A. Rams: The Chargers have been a bit of a disappointment so far — they have been more of what we have seen them be in recent years than what we hoped they would be. The Rams have been just brilliant. Scary good. I'll take the hot hand every time in a spot like this. Take the Rams.

Chicago (-6) at Arizona: Another case of having no choice but to take the road favorite. The Bears had a good defense already, and then they added the best defensive player in the league, and he is playing every bit as good as anyone could have hoped. Arizona just doesn't have an offense that can handle that. Take the Bears.

Dallas (+1.5) at Seattle: Just a really awful game. Both teams are broken. Dallas has been treading water for years now, and they just can't find a way to take a step forward. Seattle is a team screaming for a full rebuild — and a new coach. This is another pass, but I'd take the home team if I had to.

New England (-6.5) at Detroit: The issues that concerned me about the Patriots season — and more — have come to the fore so far this year. But this is a good spot to get back on track. They know Detroit's coach intimately — not that they need to to beat them this year. Take the Patriots.

Pittsburgh (-1) at Tampa Bay: The Steelers look like a team stuck in their own heads. It doesn't feel like they are having any fun. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, is having all of the fun, and somehow it is really working. I'm not going to be the one to bet against the hot team. Take the Bucs.